When it comes to affordable teenage skincare, you want to keep things simple and gentle. If you have otherwise healthy skin, then the simple 3 steps you should take on a daily basis are:
Let's break these steps down with recommended and affordable products. We have included links so you can view and buy these products online at Amazon, and for some products we include links for both Amazon.ae and Amazon.com so you get the best deal (including shipping) based on where you live.
You should use a gentle cleanser and aim to wash your skin twice a day (morning and evening), but also after sweating excessively through things like exercise or being in the sun.
Here are some gentle and affordable cleansers to consider using:
Best for: normal to oily skin
CeraVe is a good option for it's affordability and gentle formulas. This makes it a solid choice for teenage skin.
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Best for: normal to dry skin
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Best for: normal to oily skin
Cetaphil is another option consider with affordable pricing and gentle performance. It will help to cleanse your skin without damaging its protective barrier.
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Everyone should moisturize their skin, regardless of skin type or skin condition (although some moisturizers may work best for specific skin types).
Here are some good options for teens:
This affordable product will help to give your skin the hydration it needs without compromising the protective skin barrier.
Best for: normal to dry skin
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Best for: very dry skin
This overnight moisturizer is a great way to end your day's skincare routine. IT's particular great if you suffer from very dry and irritated skin.
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This is the most important step in your routine and the step that too many people take for granted.
Your skin needs effective sun protection to defend against premature aging amongst other things. Use good a good SPF product (broad spectrum factor 30 and above) whenever you are going to be exposed to sunlight and don't forget to top up every two hours.
Here is a great product that many dermatologists recommend:
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Please note that these whilst we are happy to make recommendations based on experience and research, these are not our products and we do not stock or sell them directly. We have an affiliation with Amazon and earn a small commission for any sales that are made through our links. This does not effect the price you pay for any of the products.
We hope this helps you out, now enjoy your youthful, healthy skin and feel free to drop us a comment with any questions.
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When it comes to acne, here are 3 ingredients along with recommended products that can really help you out:
Best for: inflammatory acne.
One of the most recommended ingredients amongst skin care experts and dermatologists for acne is Benzoyl peroxide. It's often referred to as the most effective acne treatment you can buy over the counter and works mainly by killing the bacteria on the surface of your skin that causes acne.
If you are looking to buy an over-the-counter Benzoyl peroxide product then you can expect options of strength ranging from 2.5%-10%, but you really want to opt for 5-10%. If using for the first time then you may want to monitor the effects on your skin and check you don't suffer too much irritation.
Benzoyl peroxide can also dry out your skin so it's a good idea to follow up with a moisturizer every time you use it.
There are many brands for you to choose from, but our recommendation as safe, affordable and proven choices would be PanOxyl or Differin. The links for these are below, just click on the title or the product to buy it online now.
Best for: blackheads and whiteheads
Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid (or BHA) and can penetrate deeper into your pores, helping to clear out things like excess oil and dirt blocking you up.
It's another favorite acne-fighting ingredient amongst many dermatologists and below are two good options for you to pick between from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay. Again just click on the title or product images to take you to a page where you can buy the products online.
Retinol or retinoids can also be effective against acne because they help to increase cell turnover. This can help by unplugging your pores that are blocked by dead skin cells. You need to use a product that has this ingredient but is also designed for treating acne.
Use a pea-sized amount and dot the product over your face on areas like your chin, forehead and cheeks before massaging it in. Again it's a good idea to apply a moisturizer afterwards.
It's also a good idea to start slowly - 2 or 3 nights a week and then build up to daily use as your skin gets used to this ingredient. Retinol is a natural Vitamin A derivative so it has benefits beyond acne. These include increasing collagen production and helping with hyperpigmentation. However, using too much for your skin can also be counter productive so you need to manage this carefully.
The product we recommend for you to try to help with acne is Differin Adapalene Gel, just click on the title or image below and you can buy it now online.
We hope this has been helpful and your acne clears up, but please do leave any comments or questions.
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